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Commercial Pipefitter/Welder

Location

Jackson, MS

Wage

$102,130/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

Stick WeldingFlux-Core Welding
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Posted on September 1, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. The Commercial Pipefitter/Welder is responsible for the installation, fabrication, and repair of commercial piping systems, requiring proficiency in welding and pipefitting techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Install, assemble, and repair commercial piping systems for water, gas, steam, and specialty fluids
  • Fabricate, cut, thread, and weld pipes using appropriate welding methods (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, etc.)
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications
  • Verify pipe alignment, slope, and support requirements for proper system function
  • Perform quality checks and testing on installed systems to ensure compliance with codes and specifications
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other trades to meet project deadlines
  • Maintain and operate welding and pipefitting tools and equipment safely
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety regulations
  • Maintain accurate work records, including time, materials, and progress reports
  • Mentor apprentices or junior team members as needed

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in commercial pipefitting and welding (REQUIRED)
  • Proficiency in welding techniques (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW) and knowledge of pipefitting practices
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
  • Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (ASME, ANSI, AWS, NFPA, local plumbing codes)
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Physical ability to lift 50+ pounds, work in confined spaces, and at heights
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • OSHA safety certification preferred
  • Certification in welding (AWS, API, or equivalent) preferred

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Jackson, MS

Pay in context

At roughly $49/hr, this posting sits about 44% above the $34/hr median for welding jobs across Mississippi — toward the top of a $25–$39/hr middle band drawn from 22 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 91% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Jackson, MS

Jackson, MS is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across Mississippi as a whole we're tracking 64 other active welding openings from 38 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Mississippi.

The most active employers in Mississippi at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are TIC - The Industrial Company (11), Ingalls Shipbuilding, a Division of HII (5), and Bollinger Shipyards (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for Stick and Flux-Core work. Stick (SMAW) burns a flux-coated consumable rod and needs no shielding gas, so it works in wind, rain, and on dirty or rusted steel. That tolerance for bad conditions keeps it the default for field, structural, and repair work. Flux-cored (FCAW) runs a hollow wire filled with flux, combining MIG-like deposition rates with the outdoor tolerance of stick. It is the workhorse on heavy structural steel and shipbuilding, where thick sections and long welds reward speed.

See all pipefitter openings if you want to compare this against similar roles.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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